Kalif
[kəˈliːf]Meaning
recorded as a given name in modern English, where it is rare and masculine
Background Story
Kalif is recorded as a given name in modern English, where it is rare and used for boys. The entry is a user-submitted one, so it records the name's use and gender rather than its origin or meaning.
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